ORLEANS COUNTY/Fentanyl dealer operating in Medina and Rochester pleads guilty

Press release ROCHESTER, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Ebony Shine, 37, of Rochester, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Charles J. Siragusa to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, 400 grams or more of fentanyl, which carries a minimum penalty …

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ORLEANS COUNTY/Murray Town Supervisor accused of driving his truck at another person at a high rate of speed

On July 12, 2023, at approximately 4:35 PM, Joseph F. Sidonio, 65, was arrested by the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office on the charge of reckless endangerment 2nd degree. The arrest stems from an incident that occurred on June 12th, 2023, at approximately 4:30 PM in the parking lot of the …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia Downs sponsors local K-9 units with found money

 Genesee County and Batavia Police Department will use Funds to Help Programs Press release BATAVIA – On July 13th, a ceremony was held in the lobby at Batavia Downs Gaming as Batavia Downs presented both local K-9 Units with a check from money that went unclaimed at Batavia Downs. When the …

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GENESEE COUNTY/STOP-DWI Family Night at the Ballpark 2023 is July 25th

Provided photo Press release Genesee County STOP-DWI and the Genesee County Youth Bureau are joining forces with the Batavia Muckdogs to host the annual STOP-DWI Night at the Ballpark on Thursday, July 25th at Dwyer Stadium. The Genesee County Youth Bureau has a limited supply of complimentary tickets available for …

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BATAVIA/Person shot during disturbance

Batavia Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in the Holland/Raymond Avenue during a large disturbance. Police say about 10-15 people were involved in the disturbance about midnight on Tuesday. Things escalated and shots were fired in the area. During the incident, a female was shot. According to Police, the …

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WYOMING COUNTY/WCCHS to pursue Critical Access Designation

Press release Warsaw, New York, July 11, 2023, Wyoming County Community Health System (WCCHS) announced today that it plans to convert the hospital to a Critical Access Hospital (CAH) later in 2023. According to David Kobis, Chief Executive Officer, the conversion to Critical Access designation is projected to result in approximately …

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ORLEANS COUNTY/Kendall man accused of illegally possessing long guns

On July 6, 2023, at approximately 7:23AM, the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of the Orleans County Special Response Team (S.R.T.), executed a search warrant at 16683 Kenmore Rd., Kendall, N.Y. The search warrant was based upon an investigation, conducted by Deputy David Lauer and Sgt. Adam Hazel, …

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